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Between Persian culture and Islamic theocracy: The politics of Iran’s Nowruz
Academia 01:23 pm

Between Persian culture and Islamic theocracy: The politics of Iran’s Nowruz

Official warnings ahead of Nowruz in Iran have been explicit: Dissent will be treated not as protest...
India’s balanced strategy in West Asia
Academia 12:40 pm

India’s balanced strategy in West Asia

As India navigates the volatile West Asian landscape, New Delhi’s masterclass in strategic aut...
Indonesia’s civil–military boundaries under new pressure
Academia 1 day ago

Indonesia’s civil–military boundaries under new pressure

The plan to train thousands of civil servants as military reservists raise risks of militarizing the...
Trafficked Indonesians risk blame after scam escape
Academia 1 day ago

Trafficked Indonesians risk blame after scam escape

Framing returnees as potential criminals is politically convenient but counterproductive. It discour...
The early signs of platform power in our ride-hailing economy
Academia 1 day ago

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The early signs of platform power in our ride-hailing economy

As ride-hailing drivers report increasing scarcity and pay-to-participate barriers, the invisible ha...
Muslims and Catholics walk together to achieve peace
Academia 1 day ago

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Muslims and Catholics walk together to achieve peace

Catholics and Muslims, together with all people of goodwill, are called to envision and open new pat...
Lessons for Indonesia from the harbingers of a new tanker war
Academia 1 day ago

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Lessons for Indonesia from the harbingers of a new tanker war

Learning from the ongoing war in the Middle East, it is essential for TNI-AL to consider increasing ...
Respect across faiths
Editorial 1 day ago

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Respect across faiths

While Bali’s quiet compromise proves that faiths can flourish together, a rising tide of state...
The smart way to food security isn’t self-sufficiency
Academia 1 day ago

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The smart way to food security isn’t self-sufficiency

Producing food is not the same as ensuring people can eat. The difference lies not in production but...
Analysis: When nutrition is crowding out education budget
Academia 1 day ago

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Analysis: When nutrition is crowding out education budget

Budget allocations for the free nutritious meal (MBG) program now dominate the education budget. A s...
Ireland and Indonesia celebrate shared friendship
Academia 2 days ago

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Ireland and Indonesia celebrate shared friendship

We are honored that many citizens and friends of Ireland will commemorate St Patrick's Day acros...
Not an end game: Waqf to help Aceh recover from disasters
Academia 2 days ago

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Not an end game: Waqf to help Aceh recover from disasters

For waqf to play a meaningful role in post-disaster recovery, governance must be strengthened throug...
More than just police reform: A social contract for policing
Academia 2 days ago

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More than just police reform: A social contract for policing

True police reform is more than a change in regulation; it is a living social contract where legitim...
When Idul Fitri becomes an interrogation for single women
Academia 2 days ago

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When Idul Fitri becomes an interrogation for single women

When the "warmth" of the Idul Fitri living room becomes a cold interrogation, a woman&rsqu...
Attacks on human rights workers are a manifestation of state terrorism
Academia 2 days ago

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Attacks on human rights workers are a manifestation of state terrorism

When a state uses acid to silence its critics, it ceases to be a protector and becomes a perpetrator...
Streets, screens and gavels: Indonesia’s new cycle of contention
Academia 2 days ago

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Streets, screens and gavels: Indonesia’s new cycle of contention

The pulse of Indonesian democracy has moved to three arenas of contention: the asphalt of the street...
Analysis: Strait of Hormuz blockade exposes Indonesia’s energy vulnerabilities
Academia 2 days ago

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Analysis: Strait of Hormuz blockade exposes Indonesia’s energy vulnerabilities

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz amid the escalating Middle East war has disrupted global oil and...
Necessary but disproportional
Editorial 2 days ago

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Necessary but disproportional

The ban can shield young people from being exposed to pornography, cyberbullying, online fraud and m...
Trust as the new currency of Indonesia’s e-commerce
Academia 3 days ago

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Trust as the new currency of Indonesia’s e-commerce

Indonesia's e-commerce industry in 2026 is entering a more mature phase, shifting from low-trust...
Prisoner ‘amnesty’ is no sign of reform in Myanmar
Academia 3 days ago

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Prisoner ‘amnesty’ is no sign of reform in Myanmar

Such moves are a familiar tactic used by the military to project legitimacy and deflect internationa...
ASEAN at 60: Why the region needs a visionary secretary-general
Academia 3 days ago

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ASEAN at 60: Why the region needs a visionary secretary-general

ASEAN needs a secretary-general that can act as both secretary and general - someone capab...
A cowardly attack
Editorial 3 days ago

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A cowardly attack

The brutality with which the attack was executed and the apparent objective to inflict maximum ...
Gulf states navigate US-Israeli war on Iran
Academia 3 days ago

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Gulf states navigate US-Israeli war on Iran

The GCC countries are between a rock and a hard place as regards shaping the outcome of the ongoing ...
The trillion-rupiah slumber: Why is public money sleeping in banks?
Academia 3 days ago

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The trillion-rupiah slumber: Why is public money sleeping in banks?

Hundreds of trillions of rupiah meant to build infrastructure, create jobs and stimulate local econo...
A brutal warning shot: The decisive moment for Indonesia’s fragile democracy
Academia 3 days ago

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A brutal warning shot: The decisive moment for Indonesia’s fragile democracy

This cycle of impunity sends a clear and dangerous message: those who silence dissent through violen...
Analysis: Barely passing: Indonesia’s fiscal test after Fitch’s warning
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Analysis: Barely passing: Indonesia’s fiscal test after Fitch’s warning

Fitch Ratings recently revised Indonesia’s sovereign outlook from stable to negative, although...
The Strait of Hormuz: Is international law under siege?
Academia 4 days ago

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The Strait of Hormuz: Is international law under siege?

The ongoing US–Israeli attacks on Iran appear to contradict the spirit of international law an...
When geopolitics fractures the world, culture keeps societies whole
Academia 4 days ago

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When geopolitics fractures the world, culture keeps societies whole

In a world fractured by geopolitical rivalry and rising polarization, the quiet resilience of cultur...
Neon crescent: Navigating faith and fasting in the heart of Las Vegas
Academia 5 days ago

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Neon crescent: Navigating faith and fasting in the heart of Las Vegas

For young Muslims, the urban, commercial environment of Las Vegas does not just challenge their fait...
Feudalism, meritocracy and why innovation becomes performative
Academia 5 days ago

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Feudalism, meritocracy and why innovation becomes performative

Indonesia has mastered the aesthetics of innovation through endless incubators and certificates, yet...
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